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VA03 OPM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both handbrake cables deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,158 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,717 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 105,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point next to subframe suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,642 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 103,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake cable damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,762 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Front brake disc's corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 98,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Under body covers fitted

Under body/chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 95,603 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Under body covers fitted

Under body/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,081 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

OSR LIGHT FADING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY NS RACK

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,999 miles

osr bearing starting to feel rough

Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,999 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

osr bearing starting to feel rough

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,796 miles

os screen damaged, steering arms play to limit, ns track rod cover damaged, ns ball joint slight play, nsr bearing noisey & starting to feel rough

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

os screen damaged, steering arms play to limit, ns track rod cover damaged, ns ball joint slight play, nsr bearing noisey & starting to feel rough

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,297 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,284 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 73,951 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 73,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cover osr broken

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,853 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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VA03 OPM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA03 OPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA03 OPM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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